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Co-authored by one of the world's leading specialists, Dr. Michael E.Glasscock, this comprehensive and current book provides a detaileddiscussion of otosclerosis patient diagnosis, treatment, and management.Providing a step-by-step account of stapedectomy surgery, the text alsocovers the pros and cons of erbium lasers and their current applications;the analysis of recent otosclerosis studies using CT scanning andaudiometry as parameters; stapedectomy versus stapedotomy; frequentcomplications encountered in otosclerosis surgery; and much more!Appealing to the novice as well as the experienced otologist, this book is a key resource for any practitioner in the field - general ENTspecialists, ENT surgeons, as well as medical students and otologyfellows. Use this book to keep up-to-date on this important topic. ... Read more

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A must have for orthopedics surgeons at any level.
Iam not a hand surgery specialist, but as orthopaedic surgeon with a good hand training and even self training, I feel so well dealing with hand troubles(Acute hand injuries and practice in hand's cronic diseases), and for at least 28 years have been reading different books of hand surgery, and this, Beasley's Surgery of the Hand, my last one(just bought it) I read it in a couple days. I see it as a very easy to follow textbook, on hand surgery.
I have seen than many hand surgery books, hand pathology textebooks, do not describe many not simple prosedures, and they take it as "you must know that".
With Beasley's excellent book you will find a guide to every hand problem and how to deal with it with confidence, it is not a "how to do it book" or a "step by step book", but as an excellent guide for junior and even senior orthopedics surgeons, will give you a guide to solve troubles, to work with hand injuries with confidence.
I wish i 'd have it 25 years ago, my life would be easier...
Defendly I recommend it to any serious surgeon, will pay its price so easy.

Worth the Wait, Worth the Price
Whenever residents and fellows would ask me which single hand surgery book to buy, I always told them to get Beasley's Hand Injuries even though it was published in 1981. Now, after more than two decades, Beasley has not only updated Hand Injuries, but also has written the most comprehensive single author volume currently available. It was well worth the wait.
Besides trauma, Beasley has added useful knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of other hand disorders. The book is a jewel box with many chapters being gems. The new chapter on tendon transfers clarifies, simplifies, and elegantly presents what is all too often a murky or boring subject for students of surgery. The chapter on surgical anatomy and color plates by Leon Dorn are worth the price of the book by themselves. Each chapter stands by itself so one can browse through the book picking and choosing that topic that the reader wishes to study.
In this era of homogenized multi-authored multi-volume surgical tomes it is refreshing to read this single authored text that gives the reader the benefit of Beasley's sound philosophy of treating hand patients as well as the wisdom that he has accumulated from his more than 40 years of teaching and clinical experience. ... Read more

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This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to otosclerosis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to otosclerosis.If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages.Download Description
This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to otosclerosis. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to otosclerosis. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money printing hundreds of web pages. ... Read more

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This is a "must have" reference book for patients, parents, caregivers, and libraries with medical collections. This sourcebook is organized into three parts. Part I explores basic techniques to researching otosclerosis (e.g. finding guidelines on diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis), followed by a number of topics, including information on how to get in touch with organizations, associations, or other patient networks dedicated to otosclerosis. It also gives you sources of information that can help you find a doctor in your local area specializing in treating otosclerosis. Collectively, the material presented in Part I is a complete primer on basic research topics for patients with otosclerosis. Part II moves on to advanced research dedicated to otosclerosis. Part II is intended for those willing to invest many hours of hard work and study. It is here that we direct you to the latest scientific and applied research on otosclerosis. When possible, contact names, links via the Internet, and summaries are provided. In general, every attempt is made to recommend "free-to-use" options. Part III provides appendices of useful background reading for all patients with otosclerosis or related disorders. The appendices are dedicated to more pragmatic issues faced by many patients with otosclerosis. Accessing materials via medical libraries may be the only option for some readers, so a guide is provided for finding local medical libraries which are open to the public. Part III, therefore, focuses on advice that goes beyond the biological and scientific issues facing patients with otosclerosis.Download Description
This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to otosclerosis (also Otospongiosis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on otosclerosis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, published by Thomson Gale on February 1, 2006. The length of the article is 904 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Meniere's syndrome, otosclerosis, and insulin resistance syndrome.(VESTIBULOLOGY CLINIC)
Author: Kenneth H. Brookler
Publication: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 85Issue: 2Page: 82(2)

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Otosclerosis is a disorder causing a hardening of the middle ear boneswhich leads to a progressive hearing loss. Internationally renownedexperts met in Saas Fee (Switzerland) in 2004 to discuss otosclerosis andstapes surgery, and they have subsequently been invited by the editor topresent their findings in this publication. From basic to clinicalresearch, all relevant topics such as epidemiology, genetics,histopathology, molecular biology, and virus etiology are described. Alsoshown are the mechanics of the middle ear in model and in vivo, audiologic and imaging procedures, and surgical techniques including laser surgery.Further papers discuss advantages and disadvantages of stapes prosthesis,stapedectomy versus stapedotomy, and indications and contraindications ofcommon therapies. Finally postsurgery complications and how to deal withthem, short- and long term results, as well as the significance of stapessurgery in training and future developments are presented. Thispublication will keep the otorhinolaryngologist in clinic and practice upto date on current research and clinical development, but alsopathologists, radiologists and virologists will find it inspiring reading. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

Disease/disorder articles contain some or all of the following sections:

• Definitions -- brief dictionary-style definition of the disorder
• Descriptions -- overview of the disorder; who gets it and why
• Causes & symptoms -- process, substance or organism that produces the condition; any risk factors that increase susceptibility to the condition; signs and symptoms of the disease
• Diagnosis -- overview of procedures and tests used to diagnose the condition; how the test is done; who should be tested and when; time required; cost; whether it's typically covered by insurance
• Treatments -- overview of conventional methods of care or management of the condition, such as drugs, surgeries, physical therapy, etc.
• Alternative treatments -- overview of alternative/complementary therapies that may be used to treat the condition
• Prognosis -- probable outcome of the disease
• Preventions -- what actions can be taken to prevent the condition from occurring

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Based on the surgical experience of more than 25,000 cases of chronic otitis media and 3500 cases of otosclerosis handled by Dr A. Mahadevaiah, the book describes the surgical techniques followed I developed I modified by him over an impressionable period of 38 years. Many modifications in the surgical techniques are described; Guidelines and precautions for the prevention of complications and their management have been given as additional information. The text includes 925 colour digital operative photographs and 189 excellent hand-drawn diagrams. A separate section on the management of mastoid cavity problems has been given. Special conditions like tympanosclerosis, atelectatic ear, cholesterol granuloma, tuberculous otitis media, congenital cholesteatoma have been dealt with. Difficult situations and problems in stapes surgery are explained.A new method on fixation of malleus-vestibular prosthesis is described. Probable function of cartilaginous cap is included. The text and pictures describe the surgical procedures in a step-by-step manner for the benefit of the young postgraduates, otolaryngologists and clinicians.The book aims to serve as a handy text and reference for all the postgraduate students and practising ENT surgeons through a unique presentation as an atlas. Foreword by Dr K.P Morwani, an eminent otologist and skull base surgeon, highlights the key features of this compilation. Chapter 1 - PRE-REQUISITES FOR LEARNING MICROSURGERY OF THE EAR. Chapter 2 - SURGICAL ANATOMY OF TEMPORAL BONE. Chapter 3 - INSTRUMENTS. Chapter 4 - PRE-OPERATIVE EVALUATION MEDICATIONS AND PREPARATION. Chapter 5 - ANESTHESIA FOR CHRONIC OTITIS MEDIA SURGERY. Chapter 6 - SURGICAL PROCEDURES PERFORMED FOR OTITIS MEDIA AND ITS SEQUALAE. Chapter 7 - MYRINGOPLASTY. Chapter 8 - TYMPANOPLASTY WITH/WITHOUT CORTICAL MASTOIDECTOMY. Chapter 9 - OSSICULOPLASTY. Chapter 10 - TYMPANOPLASTY WITH MODIFIED INTACT CANAL WALL (CLOSED CAVITY) MASTOIDECTOMY. Chapter 11 - TYMPANOPLASTY WITH CANAL WALL DOWN (OPEN CAVITY) MASTOIDECTOMY. Chapter 12 - RADICAL MASTOIDECTOMY WITH/WITHOUT TEMPORALIS FASCIA GRAFTING. Chapter 13 MANAGEMENT OF MASTOID CAVITY PROBLEMS. Chapter 14 - SUBTOTAL PETROSECTOMY WITH BLIND SAC CLOSURE OF THE EXTERNAL AUDITORY CANAL. Chapter 15 - IATROGENIC COMPLICATIONS OF CSOM SURGERY. Chapter 16 - MANAGEMENT OF COMPLICATIONS OF CSOM. Chapter 17 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND SITUATIONS. Chapter 18 - SURGERY FOR OTOSCIEROSIS. Chapter 19 - POST-OPERATIVE CARE, FOLLOW-UP AND DOCUMENTATION ... Read more